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Order Of Christ (Kongo)
The Imperial Order of Our Lord Jesus Christ, or simply the Order of Christ, is an order of chivalry continued by King Álvaro II of Kongo in 1607 after the Portuguese brought the Military Order of Christ, Order of Christ to the Kingdom of Kongo. Álvaro I was given permission by the King of Portugal to grant knighthoods for the Order of Christ and his successors, approved by the Holy See, continued to serve as the ''fons honorum'' for the Order of Christ. Historically, those who were awarded a knighthood in the Order of Christ wore mantles with an embroidered cross. The Order of Christ became a central part of the military life of the Kingdom of Kongo, including many members of the aristocracy. A number of local rulers underwent investiture into the Order of Christ. The Order of Christ, as with the Order of Saint James of the Sword, continues to be awarded ecumenism, ecumenically by the List of rulers of Kongo#Pretenders to the throne 1914-2000, Imperial House of Kongo. Grades ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynastic Order Of Knighthood
A dynastic order, monarchical order, or house order is an honorific distinction under royal patronage. This type of order is bestowed by a reigning sovereign or by the head of a formerly ruling family, recognized as a legitimate source of honors (''fons honorum''). These orders are often considered an integral part of the cultural and historical heritage of the ruling family. Traditionally, dynastic orders were created or maintained to reward services rendered to a monarch or their dynasty, thereby strengthening bonds of loyalty and allegiance to the crown. In parallel, there are national or state orders, which are similar distinctions (such as orders of merit) conferred by sovereign states but not under the authority of a ruling dynasty. These national orders are typically awarded by governments or republican institutions to honor exceptional contributions to the nation, whether in the fields of politics, culture, science, or society. While dynastic orders are deeply rooted i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
